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Obama threatens to veto new sanctions against Iran
Associated Press ^ | Jan 28, 2014 11:34 PM EST | Lara Jakes

Posted on 01/28/2014 9:36:02 PM PST by Olog-hai

Any new economic sanctions that Congress tries to impose against Iran during international negotiations to limit the Islamic republic’s nuclear program will be vetoed, President Barack Obama warned lawmakers on Tuesday, even as he acknowledged the ongoing talks are difficult and may not succeed.

It was the sharpest part of a State of the Union speech that overall was skimpy on details for his foreign policy agenda for the year.

Obama also briefly re-affirmed his promises to end the war in Afghanistan this year, pursue al-Qaida with limited strikes and support Syrian opposition groups in their bloody three-year quest to push their ruler from power. But he avoided clarifying some sticky key issues, including how many—if any—troops might remain in Afghanistan beyond December, or how he will try to convince Americans and foreigners alike that the National Security Agency is not snooping into their telephone and Internet records. …

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TOPICS: Egypt; Foreign Affairs; Government; Israel; News/Current Events; Russia; Syria; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; caliphate; egypt; inequalitygodzilla; iran; iraq; israel; jordan; kurdistan; leadfrombehind; lebanon; noforeignpolicy; obama; rop; russia; sanctions; sotu; stateoftheunion; syria; turkey; veto; waronterror
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1 posted on 01/28/2014 9:36:02 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Guess whose side he is on.


2 posted on 01/28/2014 9:37:13 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: 353FMG

When is 5 Percent Not 5 Percent?

http://chicagoboyz.net/archives/41388.html#more-41388


3 posted on 01/28/2014 9:38:08 PM PST by ltc8k6
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To: Olog-hai

Elections this year are crucial for the future of the US. If we don’t get control of both houses, kiss America good by.


4 posted on 01/28/2014 9:38:54 PM PST by doc1019
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To: Nachum

ping


5 posted on 01/28/2014 9:39:10 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: 353FMG

That, I want to see.


6 posted on 01/28/2014 9:43:01 PM PST by USNBandit (sarcasm engaged at all times)
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To: 353FMG

7 posted on 01/28/2014 9:45:20 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: Olog-hai

So his claim that it is Congress which is unable to act is — BS.


8 posted on 01/28/2014 9:45:47 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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>> to limit the Islamic republic’s nuclear program will be vetoed

The pen is mightier than the Constitution...


9 posted on 01/28/2014 9:55:30 PM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: 353FMG
Guess whose side he is on.

Once Bush removed Saddam Hussein and drowning the nation in debt, about the only choice left is between Iran and al-Qaeda. McCain chose al-Qaeda, but remembering 9-11 and Boston, I can't help but think Iran the much lesser evil and that a strong Iran is the greatest obstacle to a de facto radical Wahabist Caliphate.

10 posted on 01/28/2014 9:55:31 PM PST by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: doc1019
Elections this year are crucial for the future of the US. If we don’t get control of both houses, kiss America good by.

I am wondering if it will matter if the Pubbies control both houses. The RINOs roll over and play dead, and seem to give the Obungler everything he wants. What good are they?

11 posted on 01/28/2014 9:58:21 PM PST by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Vet 70-71 Msgt US Air Force, retired)
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To: doc1019

And by ‘we’ you are referring to...


12 posted on 01/28/2014 10:01:21 PM PST by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: Mark17

Mayhap if RINO’s understand that the GOP is in control, they might grow a set. How knows ... got to go with what is given you.


13 posted on 01/28/2014 10:02:11 PM PST by doc1019
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To: Olog-hai
McCain Defends Contention Obama Is Worse Than Carter
14 posted on 01/28/2014 10:02:49 PM PST by Berlin_Freeper (IX)
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To: Mark17
I am wondering if it will matter if the Pubbies control both houses.

The Nanny State freight train will slow from 120 miles per hour to 99 miles per hour.

15 posted on 01/28/2014 10:03:29 PM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: MichaelCorleone

We, as in American, as in conservatives, as in G_d fearing believers in the exceptionalism of the US. As in ... what the heck are you asking?


16 posted on 01/28/2014 10:07:50 PM PST by doc1019
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To: doc1019

Right on!


17 posted on 01/28/2014 10:11:08 PM PST by laplata (Liberals don't get it .... their minds are diseased.)
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To: BenLurkin
The Nanny State freight train will slow from 120 miles per hour to 99 miles per hour.

You are correct sir, unfortunately. They are all in it together. Rats and RINOs. What a bunch if losers.

18 posted on 01/28/2014 10:29:29 PM PST by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Vet 70-71 Msgt US Air Force, retired)
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To: doc1019
I didn't mean to seem flippant, sorry. I was hoping that was the caliber of representative you meant.
19 posted on 01/28/2014 10:37:52 PM PST by MichaelCorleone (Jesus Christ is not a religion. He's the Truth.)
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To: Olog-hai

The enemy within.


20 posted on 01/28/2014 11:11:18 PM PST by faithhopecharity (C)
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